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COVID-19 and cardiovascular diseases.
Francesca Mai1, Rita Del Pinto1, Claudio Ferri1
1Department of Life, Health, and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, S. Salvatore Hospital, L'Aquila, Italy.
Journal of Cardiology
|August 2, 2020
Summary
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) causes COVID-19, leading to significant cardiovascular complications. This review details COVID-19
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Virology
Background:
- The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic has caused millions of deaths globally.
- COVID-19 significantly impacts cardiovascular health, worsening existing conditions and triggering acute cardiac events.
- Cardiovascular manifestations include heart disease, arrhythmias, conduction issues, thrombotic events, and disseminated intravascular coagulation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize key COVID-19 features relevant to cardiovascular clinicians.
- To discuss therapeutic strategies for COVID-19 with cardiovascular implications.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on SARS-CoV-2 and cardiovascular involvement.
- Analysis of clinical features and therapeutic approaches for COVID-19 patients with cardiac conditions.
Main Results:
- COVID-19 presents diverse cardiovascular complications, including ischemic heart disease and thromboembolic events.
- Systemic inflammation and coagulation cascade activation are prominent features.
- Specific treatments like anticoagulants and anti-inflammatory drugs require careful consideration.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the cardiovascular impact of COVID-19 is crucial for effective clinical management.
- Therapeutic decisions must balance treatment benefits against potential cardiovascular side effects.
Keywords:
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